Review Article

An approach to mild to moderate atopic eczema

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 54 , issue 5 , 2012 , pages: 411–412

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2012.10874261

Author(s): MH Motswaledi Department of Dermatology,

Keywords: atopic eczema

Abstract

Atopic eczema is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory disease of the skin characterised by dryness and itching, with typical distribution on the elbows and knees in younger children and on the cubital and popliteal fossae in older children and adults. It can be classified as mild, moderate or severe.

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